[Confirmed Fix] 2004 GMC Sonoma won’t respond to key fob - immobilizer problem?

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Flyingmonk
Member since September 2021 • 120 posts

Where's the key code stored in a 2004 GMC Sonoma for making new keys?

Posted on November 07, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1879 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 GMC Sonoma. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 08, 2024

Replies (6)

Bigfoot
Member • 37 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2004 GMC Sonoma—might work for mine too.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 142 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2004 GMC Sonoma.

November 09, 2024 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 21 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2004 GMC Sonoma key issues!

November 10, 2024 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 62 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2004 GMC Sonoma, thanks for posting!

November 11, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 138 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2004 GMC Sonoma, following this thread.

November 12, 2024 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 59 posts

My 2004 GMC Sonoma just blinks. I think this might fix it.

November 13, 2024 Reply

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